Community Initiatives

Our community initiatives are designed to be inclusive, joyful, and accessible.

We hope you can join us for a community Slow Roll, use our Bike Valet at the Farmer’s Market, sign up for a Learn to Ride session (open to all ages), or join us for a lap or two around the Civic Center with our Bikes for All group!

Community Slow Rolls

Tune-Ups

More Girls On Bikes

Bikes for All

Bike Valet

Balance Bike Races

Every year we host the National Cherry Festival Balance Bike Race. This experience is open for children ages 2 - 5 on balance bikes and is a cuteness overload! We also host Balance Bike races at the Traverse City Trails Festival Race, Mud Sweat and Beers, and at the Iceman Race. These are in addition to the Norte Balance BikeBashes that we hold at the Civic Center every year. See our event calendar for more information.

Community Partner Experiences

We host rides and experiences for our community partners such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Michaels Place, and more every year. If your organization would benefit from a Norte experience, please contact our Outreach Coordinator Julie Bloomquist by emailing: julie@norteyouthcycling.org

Norte Initiatives

Norte Youth Cycling More Girls on Bikes Initiative

More Girls on Bikes

Empowerment, confidence, and community.

Norte Youth Cycling learn-to-ride a bike today.

Learn-to-Ride

Private lessons for everyone.
Any age.

Norte Race Team

Norte Race Team

Camaraderie and support for young mountain bike racers.

Everyone Rides

Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, Norte is proud to provide youth scholarships to ensure all families can participate in our programs. Our philosophy is ‘No bike? No problem.’ Thanks to generous donations, our program bike library covers riders if they need a mountain bike for any program.

Let us know if you have any questions at programs@norteyouthcycling.org.

COACHES WANTED!

Norte Youth Cycling seeks passionate, positive, and dedicated individuals to join our coaching team. As a coach, you will work with a small squad of young riders, focusing on motivating and mentoring them and ensuring their safety and well-being. Experience coaching is not required. We provide training for all coaches.

If you are passionate about helping children stay active and learn to ride bikes—and are ready for some fun—we want to hear from you. Let’s go, coach! Norte Coach’s Application

More Ways to Get Involved

If coaching doesn’t fit your schedule, there are many ways to contribute to Norte and our programs.

  • Donate to our scholarship fund to ensure no child misses out on the fun.

  • Become a Business Champion or Pacesetter to make a big impact in your community.

  • Volunteer your time to Norte events when they fit into your calendar!